Valuation Appraisal Coordinator

Columbia Bank•Irvine, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Chief Appraiser with providing appraisal services to the lending community. Coordinates the residential appraisal process and maintains appropriate recordkeeping for regulatory compliance. Responsible to lead the appraisal coordinator team when Appraisal Coordinator Manager is not present. Provides oversight to team when delegated by manager. Maintain the approved residential appraiser list. Responsible for engaging residential appraisals for the lending departments. Coordinate and facilitate daily schedule and workload balance of appraisal coordinator team. Responsible to assist Appraisal Coordinator Manager with weekly invoice reconciliation. Monitor and manage the residential appraisal process from engagement to completion and distribution of the assignment. Assist Appraisal Coordinator Manager with writing, implementing and training procedures with internal system and external AMC systems. Assist with AMC audit process and procedures. Responsible for making recommendations to the Chief Appraiser regarding the continuation, limitations or removal of an appraiser from the approved appraiser panel. Assist the Chief Appraiser in the development and implementation of appraisal procedures. Assist the credit department personnel regarding appraisal issues as required in the credit management process. Assist appraisal coordinator team with first level questions and issues. Analyze and direct appraisal technical questions to review team as necessary. Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes. Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training. Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description. May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert. Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words. Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate. Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice” May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED (preferred)
4-7 years of relevant experience in a lending services related position.
Advanced knowledge of the appraisal process.
Solid general office/administrative skills and the ability to independently manage multiple tasks.
Knowledge of the appraisal process and regulations associated with it.
Knowledge of banking infrastructure (preferably Columbia Bank’s) and the role of the appraisal department.
Proficient with MS Office; experience with RIMS preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate before a group of people to provide updates and training.
Advanced interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Occasional travel requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the residential appraisal process and maintains appropriate recordkeeping for regulatory compliance.
Leads the appraisal coordinator team when Appraisal Coordinator Manager is not present.
Provides oversight to team when delegated by manager.
Maintains the approved residential appraiser list.
Engages residential appraisals for the lending departments.
Coordinates and facilitates daily schedule and workload balance of appraisal coordinator team.
Assists Appraisal Coordinator Manager with weekly invoice reconciliation.
Monitors and manages the residential appraisal process from engagement to completion and distribution of the assignment.
Assists Appraisal Coordinator Manager with writing, implementing and training procedures with internal system and external AMC systems.
Assists with AMC audit process and procedures.
Makes recommendations to the Chief Appraiser regarding the continuation, limitations or removal of an appraiser from the approved appraiser panel.
Assists the Chief Appraiser in the development and implementation of appraisal procedures.
Assists the credit department personnel regarding appraisal issues as required in the credit management process.
Assists appraisal coordinator team with first level questions and issues.
Analyzes and directs appraisal technical questions to review team as necessary.
Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities.
Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
Maintains a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Mental health resources
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Access to an online discount marketplace
Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays